"All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name", is said to be the earliest American hymn tune still in general use. Also of note is his hymn "Confidence". See also Yankee tunesmiths References External links New England Composers All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! Hymn American Christian hymnwriters Politicians from Boston 1765 births 1844 deaths American male composers American composers Cultural history of Boston Members of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 19th-century American writers Musicians from Boston Songwriters from Massachusetts People from Shirley, Massachusetts American male songwriters